http://cogprints.org/id/eprint/71172011-03-11T08:57:48Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadataEnergy Cost and Gait Efficiency of Below-Knee Amputee and Normal Subject with Similar Physical Parameters & Quality of Life: A Comparative Case StudyBiswas, DurbadalRoy, SukumarLenka, PKKumar, RatneshOnline Journal of Health and Allied SciencesThe study focused on the comparative analysis of energy cost and gait efficiency between a below knee (BK) amputee and a reference subject (without amputation). It also attempted to indicate the specific feature responsible for a controlled gait with optimum energy cost for BK amputees. Selection criteria of the subjects were similar physical parameters and quality of life studied with WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. A Cosmed® k4 b2 Respiratory Analyzer system was used for the measurement of Oxygen Uptake (VO2), Energy Expenditure per minute (EE) and Heart Rate (HR). Gait efficiency (p < 0.0002) was found higher for BK amputee than normal subject. The therapeutic activities and mainly walking rhythm contributed to improve the mobility & balance. This ensures the optimum time & co-ordination of movements and hence improves the gait efficiency for the BK amputee. Comparison with control group was performed to validate the data.Dr. B.S. KakkilayaKakkilaya, Dr. Srinivas2010-10-15Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)PeerReviewedapplication/pdfhttp://cogprints.org/7117/1/2010-3-14.pdf Biswas, Durbadal and Roy, Sukumar and Lenka, PK and Kumar, Ratnesh (2010) Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency of Below-Knee Amputee and Normal Subject with Similar Physical Parameters & Quality of Life: A Comparative Case Study. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)] http://cogprints.org/7117/info:eu-repo/semantics/objectFileinfo:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage